“What I really want to do is thank the actors, because without them, the script was really weak.” — Ethan Hawke, accepting the Hollywood Screenwriter Award with Julie Delpy and Richard Linklater for “Before Midnight”

“I started chasing experiences in the roles I’ve been taking … I lost money for the first time in my career over the last two years, but I did have fun.” — Matthew McConaughey, accepting the Hollywood Actor Award

“I could watch her eat for hours on end, even if the food gets stuck in her teeth. I want her to make an eating movie, in 3D.” — Sean Penn, introducing Hollywood Supporting Actress Award honoree Julia Roberts

“Well Jesus, how the fuck do I say anything after that?” — Julia Roberts, following her introduction

“Jared pulled out the stops for ‘Chapter 27,’ a film that 27 people saw.” — Robert Downey Jr., introducing Jared Leto

“It’s crazy what happens when people find out you look great in a skirt — you get invited to all the cool parties.” — Hollywood Breakout Performance Award winner Leto, on his “Dallas Buyers Club” role

“He is a great fucking guy — I just found out that this is not on TV, so we can curse.” — Bruce Willis, introducing Hollywood Legend Award winner Jerry Weintraub

“I’m not gonna take long, because I want a vodka, and I haven’t had one in 12 minutes.” — Weintraub, on the importance of brevity in acceptance speecher